VehicleVerdict

Audi RS 3 years to avoid

Across 2017–2025, no single RS 3 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2018 drew the most complaints; 2023 the fewest.

38

Total complaints

7

Recall campaigns

2017–2025

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Audi RS 3 NHTSA complaints by model year24 complaints2017: 1 complaints2018: 24 complaints2019: 9 complaints2020: 1 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 0 complaints2025: 3 complaints
Audi RS 3 NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every RS 3 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
202530
202301
202202
202011
201992
2018244
201712

Common questions

What is the best year for the Audi RS 3?

By complaint volume, 2023 has the cleanest NHTSA record among RS 3 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Audi RS 3 have?

Across all model years, the RS 3 has 7 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 38 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.